A 10129 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to the reinstatement of state recognition and acknowledgement of the Montaukett Indian Nation

Summary

Provides for the reinstatement of state recognition and acknowledgement of the Montaukett Indian Nation; provides that the Montaukett Indian nation shall have a chief or sachem, three tribal trustees and a tribal secretary; provides for the qualification of voters; makes related provisions.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

Assembly Passage

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

May 2026

Governor

Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action May 12, 2026

Floor votes · Senate May 12, 2026 · Assembly Mar 9, 2026

How they voted

60–0

Passed · 3 other

Total votes 63

May 12, 2026

D Democratic41

39 Yea 2

95% Yea

R Republican22

21 Yea 1

95% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

May 12, 2026

Upper · Passed

PASSED SENATE

upper

Mar 9, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

upper

Mar 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

PASSED ASSEMBLY

lower

Feb 2, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors